About Cavaco
The surname Cavaco is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "cavaco," which means "splinter" or "chip" in Portuguese. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with wood or had a connection to the timber industry. The surname Cavaco is relatively common in Portugal and is also found in other Portuguese-speaking countries.
The surname Cavaco is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cavaco based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Cavaco is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cavaco in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cavaco using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.